Paul Gerard Foucre of Medfield, a retired college professor, died Monday at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. He was 77.
Born, raised and educated in Lowell, Mr. Foucre had been a resident of Medfield since 1960.
He graduated from Keith Academy in Lowell, and Boston College where he received a bachelor’s degree in romance languages and a master’s degree in education.
Mr. Foucre began his teaching career at Boston College before moving to Stonehill College in Easton, where he taught French and Spanish before retiring in 2011.
During his time at Stonehill College he had served as head of the foreign languages department as well as on several boards and committees at the school.
An avid reader he had a great love for books, enjoying classical tales and non-fiction publications. He enjoyed visiting Quebec, gardening, old movies and classical music. He loved the Christmas season and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Mr. Foucre is survived by his wife, Jeanne D. (Sheedy); two daughters, Marcelle of Franklin and Michelle Jeanne of Stoughton; and two granddaughters.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Medfield.
Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Walpole.
Arrangements by Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, Medfield.